A plea deal has been struck for two men arrested for stealing firearms from a sporting goods store in Hancock last December. 18-year-olds Alexander Santiago and Juan Pereyra pled guilty to one count of theft and aiding and abetting a theft from a Federal Firearms Licensee. The pair were facing …

Hancock: Sharon Ann (Budweg) White, 78, of Hancock, passed away at her home surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Hancock on May 9, 1939 to Hans and Lembi (Kangas) Budweg. She attended Hancock Schools as a youth, attended Lewiston Montana …

Robert Stopel, 62, a resident of Hancock passed away on August 5, 2017. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the Forest Hill Cemetery at 11:00 am with Father William Szossi to officate. The Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home in Calumet is assisting the family.

Jeffrey Michael Frisk, 27, a resident of Laurium, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017. He was born on December 26, 1989 in Laurium to Michael and Janet (Berryman) Frisk. He attended Calumet High School and graduated with the Class of 2008. Following high school, Jeff helped his mom with …

The Portage Lake District Library will host the Organization for Bat Conservation for a live animal program on Wednesday, August 9, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Participants will step into the exciting and mysterious world of bats with members of the Organization for Bat Conservation (OBC). They will explore the …

HOUGHTON, MI, August 1, 2017 — What happens when you combine Chinese martial arts, dance and acrobats in “China Gold”, a dark and physical interpretation by PUSH Physical Theatre of the gothic tale “Dracula,” world-class modern dance “Ailey II”, and an award winning all-new play from LA Theatre Works about …

A coffeehouse in downtown Houghton is receiving some buzz lately, but it’s not just from the caffeine – a door sign with inclusive messages is catching the public’s eye. 5th & Elm Coffeehouse has had the welcoming sign displayed on the front door for nine months, but many are just …

Hancock, Michigan—The Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Advisory Committee of the Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is now accepting applications for its annual granting cycle. $2,586.14 is available from the Keweenaw Cross Country Skiing Endowment Fund for local organizations supporting skiing programs. To be considered, grant applications must be submitted to …

MARQUETTE, MI— Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO) announced today that energy industry expert Brett French has been appointed Vice-President of Business Development and Communications. French, a long-time resident of Ishpeming, Michigan, comes to UPPCO from American Transmission Company (ATC) where he spent the past 16 years managing the company’s interests …

Congressman Jack Bergman is standing behind President Trump’s call for a ban on transgender individuals in the United State military. Earlier this month, Trump tweeted the ban against any transgender individuals from serving in the military in any capacity, resulting in an immediate uproar from LGBT and civil rights groups. …